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Doordarshan celebrates its 64th foundation day

Initially, DD was a part of the All India Radio. On April 1, 1976, it transformed to become a separate department in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and later came under Prasar Bharati.

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Govt allotted 40% of publicity funds of ministries to Central Bureau of Communication: I&B ministry

The finance ministry has placed 40 percent of the publicity budget of 12 ministries or departments with the Central Bureau of Communication under the ministry of information and broadcasting, the government has told the Lok Sabha. 

Newslaundry · Aug 2, 2023

Centre issued directives to block 635 URLs since December 2021 for spreading fake news: Anurag Thakur

Government blocked 635 URLs, including 120 YouTube-based news channels, since December 2021 for publishing fake news and content not in interest of sovereignty and integrity of India

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023